Grade 5 Physical And Health Education Athletic Truck Events – Run Through Finish Techniques Notes
Physical and Health Education — Athletic Track Events
Subtopic: Run‑Through Finish Techniques (for age 10)
When you run a race, the finish is very important. "Run‑through" finish means you keep running fast through the finish line — not slowing or stopping. This helps you get the best time and can win races in school sports day or county meets.
Key Points (Easy to remember)
- Keep running at full speed until you are past the line.
- Lean a little forward from the hips as you cross, chest first — not head first.
- Take quick small steps in the last 3–6 metres (not long slow strides).
- Do not stop or celebrate before the line — keep going until you are clear past it.
- Stay safe: do not dive or throw your body forward badly. Practice before you try anything new.
Simple Run‑Through Finish Steps (3 easy steps)
- See the line: When you are 6–8 metres away, focus on the finish line.
- Shorten your stride: Take quicker, smaller steps so you stay in balance and maintain speed.
- Lean and push: In the last 1–2 metres, lean from your hips and reach your chest past the line while still running.
Coach’s cue words (say these to yourself):
"See the line" • "Quick steps" • "Lean chest" • "Run through!"
Common Mistakes and Fixes
- Mistake: Stopping too early. Fix: Practice running past a rope or cone placed 2 metres after the line.
- Mistake: Diving headfirst. Fix: Always lean from the hips and keep your head safe.
- Mistake: Over‑striding and losing speed. Fix: Do short quick steps into the finish.
Practice Drills (safe and fun)
- Run 30 m sprints: mark a finish line and a cone 2 m after. Practice running past the cone.
- 3‑step finish drill: from 6 metres, take only three quick steps into the line and lean.
- Partner watch: your friend stands at the line and says "go!" so you learn to not stop early.
Safety tips
- Warm up before practising finishes — stretch and jog.
- Do not dive on hard ground. Only practice safe, guided leaning and chest‑first finishes.
- Wear proper shoes and use a track or soft ground when possible.
Quick visual guide
Remember:
See the line → quick steps → lean chest → run past the line.
Short checklist before your race:
- Warm up and stretch
- Wear good shoes
- Plan your finish: where will you start the lean?
- Practice 3 times in training
If you practise these simple steps, you will finish stronger and safer at your next school race. Good luck — run through, don't stop!
Notes made for Kenyan school learners (age 10)